Masahiro TX-101 6.9-inch (175mm) Chinese Cleaver

Masahiro TX-101 Chinese Cleaver

The Masahiro TX-101 is a thin, broad-bladed Chinese cleaver for cooks who do most of their cutting with one knife. Like the traditional Chinese chef’s knife, it slices, dices, minces and juliennes vegetables and boneless meat, and its wide blade doubles as a scoop for carrying food from board to pan. At this size, the TX-101 is light and nimble enough for cooks new to the cleaver form.

Features

• Stainless-clad carbon steel: The core is MV85 carbon steel, which takes a keen edge, holds it well and is easy to resharpen on waterstones. The core is laminated between layers of SUS410 stainless steel, so only the exposed edge requires the care of a carbon knife.


• Double-bevel edge: The edge is ground evenly on both sides, so it cuts straight and suits right- and left-handed cooks alike.


• Slightly curved edge: A gentle curve allows a light rocking motion for mincing herbs and garlic, while the long flat section handles push cuts.


• Rosewood handle: The handle provides a secure grip and a traditional appearance.

Choosing a Cleaver

The larger Masahiro TX-104 210mm Chinese Cleaver offers more length and weight for high-volume vegetable work. The TX-101 is a slicing cleaver, not a bone cleaver; its thin blade is not intended for chopping through bone.